Cool Nacho Cucumbers Food

MEDITERRANEAN NACHOS

Steps:

• In a colander set over a bowl, toss cucumbers with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let stand 30 minutes. Squeeze and pat dry. Set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cumin, coriander, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt; set aside., Cut each pita into eight wedges; arrange in a singer layer on ungreased baking sheets. Spritz both sides of pitas with cooking spray; sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon seasoning mix. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks., In a large skillet, cook lamb and remaining seasoning mix over medium heat until lamb is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, cucumbers and remaining salt and pepper. Arrange pita wedges on a serving platter. Layer with lettuce, lamb mixture, tomatoes, olives, onions and cheese. Serve immediately with cucumber sauce.

CUCUMBER NACHOS

Steps:

• Put the salsa in a strainer to remove some of the liquid.
• Peel and slice the cucumber.
• Put the slices of cucumber into the bottom of a 9x13 pan, without overlapping.
• Discard the extra salsa liquid.
• Put about 1 teaspoons of salsa on each cucumber slice.
• Sprinkle the tops of the cucumbers with the cheese.
• Put about 1 teaspoons of sour cream on top of each slice.
• Serve cold.

COOL NACHO CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Strain water from salsa.
• Thinly slice cucumbers.
• Layer salsa and cheese onto cucumber slices.
• Add a dollop of sour cream.

COOL CUCUMBER AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rice until tender, drain, and briefly rinse with cool water. Spread on a kitchen towel, cover with another towel, and gently pat dry.
• Meanwhile, put the cucumbers, parsley, dill and mint in a large bowl.
• Combine the onions, salt, vinegar and oil to make the dressing.
• While the rice is still warm, stir it into the cucumber mix, adding the dressing and the yogurt. Toss gently with a wide spatula. Taste for salt and pepper.
• Serve tepid or chilled on lettuce leaves.
• Note: I made this without the yogurt, as I had none, and it tasted great without it, too. You might want to stir yogurt to loosen it, to facilitate incorporating it into the salad. I think any number of herbs would taste good in this, so use what you have available. I added some lemon balm.

COOL CUCUMBER AND MINT WATER

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and keep cool!